Refers to Foreign Office telegram No.95 (F 1779/ 1696/10) Called on Vice-Minister on 25th February and carried out instructions. He saw no great difficulty about inclusion of assurances (C) and (D) bu

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which had been purchased "very cheaply" at Canton for sale in

Japan. As regards (a), he was prepared however to reconsider

the question, and as regards (b) he would not oppose any agree-

ment reached between our respective naval authorities.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

(Signed)

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AP. BLUNT.

Consul-General.

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